Dedham Savings Community Foundation Supports Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation
Marcella Musto | Dedham Savings
Josefina Delgado | ABCDC
Sean Tatar | ABCDC
The Dedham Savings Community Foundation has provided a grant to the Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation (ABCDC). Grand funds will support the Resident Services staff in promoting health & wellness workshops and to purchase equipment for ABCDC client exercise programs. Wellness workshop program examples include Zumba Classes, Walking Club and Yoga sessions and are intended to boost clients’ physical well-being, reduce social isolation, and to promote a community spirit of competition.
ABOUT ALLSTON BRIGHTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Founded in 1980, ABCDC leads initiatives that create and preserve affordable homes, fosters community leadership, and provides first-time homebuyers with the tools and resources to reach their goals. Through partnerships with Allston Brighton residents, their goal is to increase economic wellbeing and stabilize the neighborhood while fostering connections and community, so residents can build the lives they envision for themselves.
ABOUT DEDHAM SAVINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Dedham Savings Community Foundation is a privately funded foundation created by Dedham Savings to provide financial support to charitable organizations that serve disadvantaged populations within the Bank’s community reinvestment area.
These communities include Dedham, Needham, Norwood, Sharon, South Boston, Walpole, Westwood, and contiguous areas. Typical requests are received from schools, libraries, family service organizations and non-profit organizations. The Trustees of the Foundation accept grant requests from community organizations and make awards twice per year. Organizations wishing to request funding from the Foundation may apply online at www.dedhamsavings.com/community.
ABOUT DEDHAM SAVINGS
Incorporated in 1831, Dedham Savings is one of the oldest banks in Massachusetts still doing business under its original charter. The Bank delivers technology-driven solutions in a client-centric way to promote the financial success of the individuals, families, businesses, and non-profit organizations in the communities it serves. Dedham Savings manages $2.4 billion in assets through full-service locations and loan offices in Dedham, Needham, Norwood, Sharon, South Boston, Walpole, and Westwood, Massachusetts. Dedham Savings is Member FDIC, Member DIF, and an Equal Housing Lender.